TECHNICAL DETAILS
All our sails are an exemplar of durability, due to the
sophisticated variety of fabrics and the accurate workmanship.
The sail keeps its good look even after frequent use, due to
reasonable features. You will see that these characteristics
can't be taken for granted, by comparing our quality and our
reinforcements of material with others. |
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COMFORT PULLEY
 The
integrated Gun Sails triple pulley has large easy turning
stainless brass rolls which greatly reduce the effort required
for sail trimming. Also, if you prefer, the rolls are removable
to allow the use of standard downhaul pulley hooks.
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AIRFOIL LEECH DESIGN
 The concave leech design reduces leech turbulences and avoids
leech fluttering.
The sail twisting is much more harmonic and the sail control
much easier in strong winds.
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BATTEN GUARD
 PVC
tabs on the upper battens prevent wearing out and abrasion
whilst rigging.
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THERMO FOAM
 The
large mast foot protector protects the mast and board. With the
additional strap it is very easy to pull the sail over the mast.
Small items like the ITB key or a safety line can be put in the
inner, closable mesh pocket.
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TOP GUARD
 The
large Nylon reinforcement with attached PVC bordure at the sail
top avoids abrasion. The vario top buckle is additionally
covered with neoprene.
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FOOT GUARD
 A
PVC edging from foot to the clew area protects the leech edge
against your board’s non-slip coating. |
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X-PLY MIX
 Multi-directional
Greytex: X-ply laminate in 5 mil quality with high-strength
Polyester threads in close 45° mesh and an additional
uni-directional thread. This material is used at the leech and
clew area due to its significant stress endurance.
Cross-directional Whitex: X-ply laminate in 5 mil quality with
high-strength Polyester threads in close 45° mesh
It is perfectly suitable for the inner leech and the top of the
sail due to its low weight.
Cross-directional Alumatex: : X-ply laminate in 5 mil quality
with high-strength Polyester threads in close 45° mesh with an
additional foil covering. It absorbs dynamic load while twisting
which makes it ideal for leech reinforcements.
Wide Cross Transparent: x-ply laminate in 6 mil quality in wide
25° mesh
It is perfectly suitable for the large main panel due to its
transparency and form stability.
Narrow Cross Transparent: X-ply laminate in 4 mil quality with
high-strength Polyester threads in close 25° mesh, It is used
for the luff panels because of its low expansion and good
transparency.
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STRAP ON
 For
very easy packing away and storage: Just roll the sail up and
fix the elastic retainer.
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SLEEVE VOLUMER
 The
Gun Sails logo that is sewn on the sleeve keeps it open at the
boom opening area like a clip and thus mast insertion is much
easier.
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ITB
 The
ITB (Internal Trim Batten) system is completely integrated into
the batten pocket. The fine tuning for an optimal trim can be
done with the enclosed hexagon key. The profiled end piece
offers additional protection against abrasion.Thus the
aerodynamics of the leech are improved and the battens can be
kept tensioned in the sail all the time. |
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SBS
 On all the camless sails, the batten above the boom section is
positioned on the opposite side of the sail. In this way, the
sail becomes equally balanced on both sides, especially in the
area with the most profile.
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BALL CAMS
 On
our camber sails, we use special ball or roller bearing cambers
for a soft rotation and easy mast insertion.
Each camber has a special shape and diameter, well-adapted for
its position and guarantees an optimum fitting. |
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MULTI SEAM
PROTECTION
 All
seams in the significantly stressed leech area are protected by
Dacron coverings. In addition to this, a wide webbing is sewn
along the edges to spare the lower material and the seams.
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LOW SLEEVE FRICTION
 It
is inevitable, while inserting the mast, the mast tip rubs
against the head seam of the sleeve. Gun Sails sails are
equipped with an inner close weaved, smooth strap over the whole
length of the inner head seam, this protects the seam and
reduces the friction forces of the mast. |
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